Key Takeaways:
- A sleep test is usually recommended by your healthcare provider when you are having trouble sleeping and the common symptoms of sleep apnea or other sleep disorders.
- The NightOwl Home Sleep Apnea Test is used to detect sleep apnea in the comfort of your own bed, designed for quick and easy diagnosis and treatment options (if applicable).
- If you have just gotten your NightOwl Device in the mail, are awaiting your test in the mail, or looking to learn more about this at-home sleep testing device, read more in this article!
There are many degrees of sleep apnea, and when it remains undiagnosed, it adversely affects more than 5% of the general population. Symptoms of sleep apnea include morning headaches, loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, mood swings, and high blood pressure.
After purchasing your Complete Care Package from Sleep Care Online, you will have received your NightOwl home sleep test. NightOwl is the world’s smallest sleep-testing device, weighing in at only 1 ounce.
In addition to receiving your NightOwl device, you should have also received an email with set-up instructions. Be sure to save this email, as you will be using the Activation Code inside of it for the NightOwl Companion app.
What Is A NightOwl Sleep Study?
A sleep study helps a healthcare provider diagnose someone with a sleep disorder. One popular test is the NightOwl device, a home sleep apnea test that monitors sleep patterns and helps identify potential sleep disorders using only a fingertip sensor. The NightOwl device is easily accessible, affordable, and easy to use in the comfort of a person’s own bed.
Who Should Use The NightOwl Home Sleep Test?
- Those who have symptoms of moderate to severe sleep apnea symptoms (snoring, gasping for air, morning headaches, difficulty concentrating, etc)
- Those who have been recommended by their doctor to take a sleep study
- Those who are not comfortable taking a sleep test in a lab or are not able to travel to a sleep study center
- Those who are on a budget
How Does NightOwl Sleep Study Work?
The NightOwl sleep study detects apnea events (cessation of breath) with the help of a sensor attached to a fingertip. The home sleep study kit uses both photoplethysmography and an accelerometer to record the data related to actigraphy, blood oxygen level, peripheral arterial tone, and Apnea-Hypoapnea Index (AHI).
Features of Home Sleep Apnea Test Equipment
Multi-night Evaluation – NightOwl Sleep Apnea Self-Test Kit
In some cases, it is important to get more than one night’s worth of data for an evaluation and your home sleep apnea testing equipment should accommodate that possibility to prevent a misdiagnosis.
Auto-scored – NightOwl Home Sleep Test
A home sleep test automatically stores data and AHI during your sleep. The device records all sleep data and provides you with your AHI score.
Reusable – NightOwl Sleep Study
No chance of exposure to any sort of contamination. Test for as many as 12 nights with a single–home sleep apnea test machine.
PAT-based – NightOwl Home Sleep Study Kit
Based on cumulative sleeping time, pAHI. PAT, actigraphy, and oximetry based. PAT or Peripheral Arterial Tonometry determines peripheral blood pressure and peripheral resistance.
DOT Certified – NightOwl Sleep Apnea Self-Test Kit
The NightOwl home sleep study kit completely meets the requirements for the DOT Physical Test.
NightOwl Benefits
Multi-Night Evaluation
The NightOwl Sleep Test sensors allow users to repeat the test on multiple nights to make it ideal for the proper diagnosis.
Self-Applicable
The design of NightOwl makes it one of the smallest OSA detection tools that are currently available on the market. The NightOwl uses only one finger sensor.
Fully Disposable
The NightOwl unit is disposable and can be used for up to 12 nights. It thus eliminates the possibility of infection and thereby avoids the risk of the dissemination of COVID-19.
Long Battery Life
The battery of the NightOwl sensor is very durable, and with a single charge, this home sleep apnea test machine can operate for around three nights.
Miniature Design
The architecture of the NightOwl device is a downsized version of polysomnography for OSA detection that yields an accurate OSA diagnosis. The NightOwl collects sufficient data without attaching multiple probes connected by wires to your body. It is both small and non-disruption to a good night of sleep, making it ideal for an obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis.
No Probes
NightOwl uses the calculation of the peripheral arterial tone without the use of pneumo-optic single-use probes, removing the requirement of a probe. It contains only one sensor, worn on one of your fingers and secured with the help of adhesive tape. NightOwl is an invasive alternative for your sleep apnea diagnosis.
Follow the steps below to successfully complete your home sleep apnea test.
Download the NightOwl Companion App
Download the NightOwl Companion app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Once installed, open it and click the button that says “I Have an Activation Code.” Scan the code using your phone’s camera, or manually enter it from the email you received. Once complete, read and accept the Terms & Conditions. Next, fill out and submit all required personal information.
Unboxing the NightOwl Sleep Test Device
Remove the NightOwl device from the plastic packaging, along with the instructions and adhesive straps. When you are ready to begin your sleep test, click “Continue” in the app.
Pairing the NightOwl Home Sleep Test Device
To pair the NightOwl home sleep test with your phone, press and hold the button on the bottom of the sensor until a red light starts flashing. Click “Start Connecting” in the NightOwl app to pair the device to your phone. Once connected, click “Next.”
Wearing the Device
To begin, remove the adhesive cover from one of the finger straps. Place the white side of the NightOwl device at the corner of one of the straps. Place the device on your finger, with the sensor light touching your skin. Then, simply wrap the adhesive strap around your finger. Don’t wrap it too tight, but make sure the device is secure enough that it doesn’t move.
The Day After the Home Sleep Test
Once you follow all the steps, press “Start Recording” in the app to begin your home sleep test.
In the morning, press “Wake Up” to upload the recording and stop the test. The app will ask you to answer a few questions about your sleep. Answer to the best of your ability and hit “Submit.”
Your results will be uploaded to your physician within minutes. Schedule a telehealth visit with one of our sleep practitioners to review your results and receive a prescription for PAP therapy, if necessary. Don’t dispose of the device in case more data needs to be collected. If so, just follow these steps again.
How Much Does A NightOwl Sleep Study Cost with Our Complete Care Package?
Compared to Polysomnography or In-lab sleep tests which cost from around $500 to $3,000, The Complete Care package from Sleep Care online is a cost savings of $219. Here’s how it works:
- With the Complete Care Package, schedule a 10-minute telehealth visit with a healthcare provider to discuss your symptoms, upcoming sleep study, test results, and treatment options.
- A multi-night, disposable home sleep apnea test is mailed to your home to be completed at your convenience.
- A physician analyzes the sleep data and provides a prescription if needed.
- Schedule an optional follow-up appointment (additional fee applies).
- We connect you to sleep experts who can offer customized sleep therapy options, assistance in equipment purchase, and initial set-up.
Where Can I Find Home Sleep Tests Near Me?
Home sleep apnea tests and telehealth services from Sleep Care Online are now available nationwide.
If you have any additional questions regarding the NightOwl home sleep test, give our knowledgeable customer care team a call at 866-465-4478. We can also be reached via email at contact@sleepcareonline.com.
